What board do you use on Lorelei exterior basement walls?

Moisture-resistant board on all Lorelei exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Lorelei home.

Do you board for legal suites in Lorelei?

Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Lorelei requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling separating the suite from the floor above, and STC soundproof board on the party walls. Moisture-resistant in all wet areas. We board Lorelei suites to that spec so the installation passes inspection.

How long does drywall installation take in an Lorelei home?

A standard basement in an Lorelei home typically takes one to two days to board. In Lorelei, a full new build or major renovation stretches the timeline. Honest scheduling in Lorelei: the quoted timeline is the real one. Taping typically starts next-day on Lorelei jobs.

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?

Moisture-resistant board covers the Lorelei foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Lorelei interior walls. The Lorelei suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Lorelei board spec per surface at quote time.

Do you board legal suites to spec?

Yes — 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated board on suite ceilings and soundproof board on party walls, to the City of Edmonton suite spec.

Do you serve Lorelei on weekends?

Yes — we cover Lorelei and surrounding communities seven days a week. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . ' for a same-day reply.

Drywall Installation Lorelei | New Board

Drywall installation in Lorelei — right board, right spec, ready to tape

In Lorelei, the install sets up the finish. Level hanging, right screws, framed seams and clean mechanical/corner cuts — the Lorelei standard. Lorelei is one of Edmonton’s oldest communities. Renovation boarding in homes from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s is the most common installation work here. We cover Lorelei, Albany, Athlone, Baranow and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

Bulkheads, soffits, archways and ceiling work
Correct screw pattern and every seam on framing in Lorelei
Right screw pattern, all seams landed on framing in Lorelei
Moisture-resistant board for Lorelei exterior and wet-area walls
Fire-rated 5/8” Type X on suite ceilings where required
Lorelei exterior walls and wet areas get moisture-resistant board
Fire-rated and soundproof board for Lorelei legal-suite separations

Drywall installation work we do across Edmonton

Basement development boarding in Edmonton — new builds and existing homes

The most common boarding call across Edmonton is full basement development. In newer Edmonton communities — Albany, Athlone, Baranow — the builder framed the basement and the homeowner is ready to develop it. We board ceiling first, then the walls, with moisture-resistant on every exterior foundation wall. In older Edmonton communities — Albany, Athlone, Baranow — the call is often a legal suite conversion with fire-rated and soundproof board to spec.

Renovation boarding and room additions in established Edmonton communities

Established Edmonton homeowners renovating their main floors call us for boarding after walls come down. Kitchen open-ups, room additions, bathroom relocations — all require new board hung to match the adjacent surfaces. We assess the framing, select the right board thickness, hang level and leave the newly boarded walls ready for taping. No visible seam between old and new.

Lorelei drywall in context

About Lorelei

Lorelei is named for castle site on the Rhine in Germany.

What we see in Lorelei

In Lorelei the drywall work is plaster and lath repair, popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, careful patching into original surfaces. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

Our drywall installation process in Lorelei, step by step

Ceiling board first — always — in Lorelei homes

Every boarding job in Lorelei starts with the ceiling. In Lorelei we board ceilings first — the wall board tucks under and helps carry the ceiling. Skip the Lorelei order and the ceiling joints go unsupported and crack. In Lorelei, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded. It is a small thing that makes a significant difference in long-term performance.

Wall boarding, screw pattern and joint placement in Lorelei

Wall board goes up with the correct screw pattern — every 12 inches on the field, every 8 inches at the perimeter. In Lorelei, every seam lands on framing, never mid-bay. In Lorelei, every inside and outside corner is square and clean. In Lorelei, board stops clean at window and door frames. When the boarding is done in a Lorelei home, every surface is at the right plane and the taping crew can go straight to work.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Lorelei?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Lorelei comes down to the total square footage, the board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof price differently), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing trades. We measure on site and give a fixed price before we start.

Board spec in Lorelei

The work here usually calls for settling cracks, nail pops and tired texture. The Lorelei quote maps each surface to its correct board — no inspection surprises.

Our Drywall Installation process in Lorelei

Assess before we start — always in Lorelei

Every job in Lorelei starts with an on-site assessment. We do not guess at scope, board type or texture match. We confirm what is needed, give you a fixed price and only then start the work.

Left clean and paint-ready in Lorelei

When we leave your Lorelei home, the work is done properly — Level 4 tape on every joint, texture matched, surface sanded flat and ready for the painter. No rework from the painter. No callbacks.

Drywall board types used in Lorelei homes

Standard 1/2” drywall — the right choice for most Lorelei walls

Standard 1/2” drywall is correct for interior walls and ceilings in Lorelei homes away from moisture exposure. It is the most common board we install, finishes the same as the rest of the house and is what most Lorelei walls and ceilings should be. Most interior walls and ceilings in Lorelei homes use standard 1/2” board.

Moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof — where spec matters in Lorelei

Exterior basement walls in Lorelei homes need moisture-resistant board. In Lorelei, every bathroom and laundry wall takes moisture-resistant board. An Lorelei suite ceiling must carry 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. In Lorelei, the suite-to-main party wall takes STC soundproof board. The right board per Lorelei surface is set at the quote for a clean inspection.

Why Lorelei homeowners trust Emplastrum for drywall installation

Boarding done right means the finish can be done right in Lorelei

The quality of a Level 4 wall finish starts with the boarding behind it. Un-level Lorelei board, mid-field seams or wide screw spacing all make trouble for the finishers. We board every Lorelei job the way a taping specialist would want it boarded — because we are the taping specialist. When we finish the boarding, we can finish the taping to Level 4 without fighting the installation underneath.

Fixed price, same-day reply, all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Albany, Athlone, Baranow and Edmonton

We cover all four Edmonton quadrants, Edmonton, Albany, Athlone, Baranow and Edmonton, 7 days a week — Lorelei, Ambleton, Albany, Athlone, Baranow and every community in between. Your Lorelei quote is free and the price fixed — it holds when we arrive.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Lorelei

Free quote

We come out to your Lorelei property, take a real look at the drywall installation, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every drywall installation quote in Lorelei starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the drywall installation in Lorelei. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Lorelei home while we finish the drywall installation to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished drywall installation with us and you're happy with the result in Lorelei. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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Drywall Installation Lorelei: your questions answered

What board do you use on Lorelei exterior basement walls?: Moisture-resistant board on all Lorelei exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Lorelei home.
Do you board for legal suites in Lorelei?: Yes, and we know the spec. A legal secondary suite in Lorelei requires 5/8” Type X fire-rated board on the ceiling separating the suite from the floor above, and STC soundproof board on the party walls. Moisture-resistant in all wet areas. We board Lorelei suites to that spec so the installation passes inspection.
How long does drywall installation take in an Lorelei home?: A standard basement in an Lorelei home typically takes one to two days to board. In Lorelei, a full new build or major renovation stretches the timeline. Honest scheduling in Lorelei: the quoted timeline is the real one. Taping typically starts next-day on Lorelei jobs.
What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: Moisture-resistant board covers the Lorelei foundation walls and the plumbing and laundry zones. Standard 1/2” board on dry Lorelei interior walls. The Lorelei suite build: fire-rated 5/8” Type X ceiling, soundproofed party walls. We lock the Lorelei board spec per surface at quote time.
Do you board legal suites to spec?: Yes — 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated board on suite ceilings and soundproof board on party walls, to the City of Edmonton suite spec.
Do you serve Lorelei on weekends?: Yes — we cover Lorelei and surrounding communities seven days a week. Call or text ' . emp_phone() . ' for a same-day reply.

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